Estriol
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɛˌstɹaɪˌɔl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Estriol is a noun meaning (American spelling, biochemistry, steroids, pharmacology) A relatively weak natural estrogenic hormone that is a glycol C₁₈H₂₄O₃ found in the body chiefly as a metabolite of estradiol, is the main estrogen secreted by the placenta during pregnancy, and is the estrogen typically found in the urine of pregnant women.
Meaning
(American spelling, biochemistry, steroids, pharmacology) A relatively weak natural estrogenic hormone that is a glycol C₁₈H₂₄O₃ found in the body chiefly as a metabolite of estradiol, is the main estrogen secreted by the placenta during pregnancy, and is the estrogen typically found in the urine of pregnant women.
Word Forms
- estriols
Synonyms for estriol
Depending on context, synonyms include theelol.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include glucuronide, intravaginal, unconjugated, oestriol, estradiol, oestradiol.
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